WOODINVILLE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Winery is kicking off 2014 with a new wine style and a new
label. Led by Winemaker Sean Hails, Washington State’s first premium
winery has revamped its portfolio to build on the progressive philosophy
of its founders and deliver a quality-driven interpretation of the
Columbia Valley AVA.

Over the past two years, Hails and his team have worked closely with
well-respected growers throughout the Columbia Valley to create four new
wines with remarkable texture and an impressive depth of flavor. The
four bottlings—Chardonnay, Composition Red Blend, Merlot and Cabernet
Sauvignon—give a nod to the winery’s legacy, while ushering in a new era
for winemaking in Washington State.

“Columbia Winery has always been synonymous with forward-thinking
winemaking,” Hails said. “My job is to build on that progressive
foundation and create a modern expression of the Columbia Valley. Our
aim is to offer multi-dimensional wines with fruit-driven flavor and
food-friendly acidity.”

In addition to changing the wine style, Columbia Winery is revealing a
new look and feel that can be seen on their labels, as well as the new
sign in front of their iconic Woodinville tasting room.

The winery’s four new releases will hit shelves in the Northwest in
January, reaching the rest of the U.S. by Fall 2014.

About Columbia Winery:

For more than 50 years, Columbia Winery has embraced a legacy of
progressive winemaking that has led its forward-thinking winemakers to
discover new grape varieties, vineyards and blends. Today, Winemaker
Sean Hails continues this spirit of innovation, handcrafting a distinct
collection of food-friendly wines from Washington State. Here, intense
sunlight, coupled with a lack of rainfall, translates to deeply
concentrated color, flavor and structure in the glass. Located just
outside of Seattle, the iconic Columbia tasting room offers daily
tastings and Northwest-inspired offerings.